James Brookes, Severn Valley Country Park officer, will speak on ‘The History and Wildlife of Severn Valley Country Park’ at the meeting on Wednesday, September 4.

It starts at 8 pm at Stourport Boat Club, and admission costs £3.

For further information, please contact Dr Joy Rooney on 01299 877825 or visit hartleburycommon.org.uk The group will continue its conservation work parties on Hartlebury Common on September 1 and September 14, starting at 9.30am. No experience is necessary. You can stay for an hour or all day and young people under 18 should be accompanied by a responsible adult.